Core Group

Alpha | Faribault Winter 2024

Faribault

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Sunday at 10:00 AM

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Alpha is a Core Group that unpacks what we believe at River Valley Church. What do we believe about the Bible? Who is Jesus? How do I share my faith? If you have questions about being a Christian that you want to find genuine answers to, this is a safe place to get those answers! We share a meal around a table, listen to a talk on the week’s topic, and then have a discussion together to learn more about God and get to know one another in a deeper way.

Women

Women’s Fellowship | Sooky Park

City

Thursday at 6:00 PM

We will walk through the books of John and Genesis using the SOAP Bible reading and meditation method. If you are new to the faith, welcome. If you are seasoned in the faith, welcome. We hope to build each other up in love and faith. If you would like fellowship, welcome!! * Only for the week of 1/3 will we meet on Wednesday; Beginning 1/18/24 we will meet on Thursdays through 5/30/24.

Promise Principle

The Promise Principle | Joe Groven

Faribault

Monday at 6:30 AM

You are welcome here! This is a "join at anytime" men's group. If you are looking for a deeper connection with God, this group is for you. God desires that we overcome being ruled by our thoughts and feelings, which are highly influenced by our circumstances — family, work, health, or temptation. 2 Peter 1:3–4 tells us that we can actually do this! It comes from learning to respond to God's promises in His Word and through prayer. This is the purpose of The Promise Principle Men's Small Groups. Whether you’re still exploring faith in Christ, or you have been a Christian for many years, you’ll experience what we believe Jesus meant when He called His disciples to change the world by discovering and responding to His promises, truths, and commands.

Leader

Joe Groven

Adult

Book of Acts | Bradley & Michelle McCoy

City

Wednesday at 7:00 PM

Whether you are new to River Valley or looking to get connected, join us to build community and grow in your faith. Each week we will meet in-person, share snacks and stories, dive into the book of Acts, and pray for each other. We will live out what it looks like to love God and love others. Our intention is to build meaningful relationships over time that move from feeling like acquaintances to feeling like family. If you have questions, please reach out. We can't wait to meet you!

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Serve Our Community | Woodbury

Woodbury

Serving opportunities will be shared with this group and participants can participate as it works with their schedule and/or interest. No set meeting times or commitments. Emails will be sent out as opportunities become available. Let's radically serve and love our community so that more people will come to know Jesus.

Leader

Katelyn Penticoff

Sisterhood

Sisterhood Evenings | Woodbury | Winter/Spring 2024

Woodbury

Tuesday at 6:30 PM

Join us for our Winter/Spring semester as we study Hebrews: A Faith That Endures. Hebrews 12:2-3 ...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer [author] and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.

Young Adult

RVYA | Tuesday | WI

Woodbury

Thursday at 6:30 PM

We are a group of young adults pursuing after a relationship with Christ. Our mission is to dive deeper into knowing God, and raise up the next generation. We want to represent who God is and build His kingdom through community while having lots of fun. We are located 20 min from the Woodbury Campus just off exit 10 on 94 in Wisconsin.

Leader

David Daleiden

Family

Family Small Group – Winter 2024

Crosstown

Tuesday at 6:00 PM

This is a group for families! We will be following Tony Evan's study on the Power of the Holy Spirit's Names. We will have a rotating schedule (couples, women, men, family) where we follow the study 3 weeks then have a family fellowship night. Childcare may be available on couples night (can be discussed further). Please register adults but not kids. 1/16 couples (session 1), 1/23 women (session 2), 1/30 men (session 2), 2/6 *not meeting*, 2/13 couples (session 3), 2/20 women (session 4), 2/27 men (session 4), 3/5 family, 3/12 couples (session 5), 3/19 women (session 6), 3/26 men (session 6), 4/2 family, 4/9 couples (dinner out)

Core Group

Empower | Minnetrista Winter 2024

Minnetrista

Monday at 6:30 PM

There is nothing more exciting than living a Spirit-filled empowered life! This Bible study will instruct, encourage, experience, and inspire you to walk in all that Jesus has made available to you through the infilling of the Holy Spirit, and the gifts that He imparts. These gifts are vital and need to be used to be effective witnesses for Him. In this study, you will learn about the unseen world, which is called the Spirit realm. Even though we don't see it with our physical eyes, we interact with it daily. You will also learn in detail about each of the nine gifts of the Spirit and how they are used throughout the Old and New Testament by ordinary people. Finally, you will have the opportunity to deepen your relationship with the Lord through the lessons on prayer and intercession. Are you ready to get started? There will be homework. This will be an interactive group, so please plan to be prepared to share weekly what you are learning from the Holy Spirit. This group is nine consecutive Monday nights. It begins on Monday, February 5, and ends on Monday, April 1. Childcare is available on a limited basis. A separate registration is required. NOTE: If you have not been through the River Valley 'Alpha' core group yet, we would strongly encourage you to join that small group before attending Empower. It will be helpful to you to receive what God has in store for you.

Men

Morning Men’s Breakfast

Crosstown

Wednesday at 6:30 AM

In-person meeting: we meet Weds morn 6:30-7:30am at Edina OPH. Some come early and some stay late. Casual get together with conversation around the recent sermon or other weekly bible study topics presented by group members. Come Fellowship with other men chasing after Jesus! For updates and to stay connected, join the Facebook group here:

Leader

Matt Dillon

MenPromise Principle

The Promise Principle | Ben Bertell & Loren Schulz

Apple Valley

Wednesday at 6:30 PM

You are welcome here! This is a "join at anytime" men's group. If you are looking for a deeper connection with God, this group is for you. God desires that we overcome being ruled by our thoughts and feelings, which are highly influenced by our circumstances — family, work, health, or temptation. 2 Peter 1:3–4 tells us that we can actually do this! It comes from learning to respond to God's promises in His Word and through prayer. This is the purpose of The Promise Principle Men's Lifegroups. Whether you’re still exploring faith in Christ, or you have been a Christian for many years, you’ll experience what we believe Jesus meant when He called His disciples to change the world by discovering and responding to His promises, truths, and commands. Click here to read more about The Promise Principle and see our weekly reading plan:

Leader

Loren Schulz

Women

Heather’s Small Group

Maple Grove

Monday at 6:30 PM

This group is designed to get into God's Word, grow in your relationship with Jesus and connect to others. We will read the Bible together following River Valley's SOAP method. We can't wait to get to know you! For women in their 20s

Leader

Heather Gruenhagen

Welcome Home

Welcome Home | January 2024 | Virtual

Wednesday at 8:00 PM • Virtual

Welcome Home is your first step at River Valley Church. You were created for a purpose and we want to help you discover that purpose! You will build community, understand how God made you, and dive deeper into your walk with Jesus. We can’t wait to meet you! Once Welcome Home is complete, we encourage you to find another small group where you can continue growing in your faith as you build friendships.

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